Background
Sutton,, John Blair was born on October 25, 1918 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Blair and Margaret Crossman (Phillips) Sutton.
Sutton,, John Blair was born on October 25, 1918 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Blair and Margaret Crossman (Phillips) Sutton.
Student, School of Science and Technology Pratt Institute, 1936—1939.
With Sutton Engineering Company, Pittsburgh, 1939—1943, president, 1950—1981, vice chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1982—1986. Vice chairman SMS Sutton Inc., 1986—1988. Also board directors.
President National Precision Tool Company, Pittsburgh, 1946—1949. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Board directors, trustee D.T. Watson Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, Sewickley, 1956—1985. Board directors Shadyside Hospital Foundation. Member of Chief Executives Organization, Association Iron and Steel Engineers, American Iron and Steel Institute.
Children: Margaret Sutton McConnel, John Blair.